![]() ![]() ![]() He even brought out some reproductions of some of the other items in the Karpeles collection, including a “historical” time line of Narnia created by C.S. The whole experience was surprisingly interesting and engaging- I learned quite a bit about Mark Twain, and I got to chat with Tom about rare books and the variety of materials that rotate through the Tacoma Karpeles. As my friend and I were the only two people in the museum at the time, Tom ended up giving us a personal tour, as well as telling us about various materials that have moved through the museum in past exhibits. While the exhibit was interesting, the director of the Museum, Tom, is arguably more informative than the exhibit itself. The Museum is currently showing a Mark Twain Exhibit, which features letters, manuscripts, notes, and illustrations by or about Mark Twain’s works. So, in the spirit of getting to know the city a little better, I ventured out with a friend in tow. ![]() I had been meaning to check it out since I’d heard about it over the summer, but hadn’t yet visited. In my search, I came across Tacoma’s Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum, which is located just across the street from the Seymour Botanical Conservatory, in Wright Park. At a loss for ideas, I headed to trip advisor, hoping to find some undiscovered Tacoma attraction. Last month, I found myself back in Tacoma in early January with little to do before classes started up again. Despite having lived in Tacoma for the last three and a half years, I am the first to admit that much of the city remains a mystery to me, and in my last semester at UPS, I have been trying to get out more and experience all that Tacoma has to offer. ![]()
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